Next Goal Wins: Release Date, Trailer, and More!

Okay, out with it: which was the Michael Fassbender film that finally convinced you of his amazing acting skills (and flawless looks)? Was it Jane Eyre? Inglourious Basterds? 12 Years A Slave? Or was it The X-Men franchise? Well, either way, here we are to tell you about his latest upcoming film, Next Goal Wins. It is an upcoming sports comedy film based on a 2014 documentary of the same name created by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison.

Taika Waititi is directing the film while Iain Morris wrote the screenplay. The movie is about Dutch-American Thomas Rongen and his work with the American Samoa national football team. The kind of football that is known as soccer in America.

What is the movie about? When does it come out? Is it worth watching? Well, keep on reading to find out!

Next Goal Wins: Cast and Plot

The movie is about Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen. He spent most of his career coaching teams in the United States including the American Samoa national football team. They were considered one of the weakest teams in leagues. However, Rongen managed to turn the tables and turns them into an elite team that can qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The American Samoa football team holds the record for the team with the worst losses on record, including a loss against Australia 31-0. They have improved significantly since 2011 when Rongen agreed to coach the team for a year.

Michael Fassbender plays Thomas Rongen in the movie while Kaimana plays Jaiyah Saelua. Other cast members include Elisabeth Moss, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Armie Hammer, Lehi Falepapalangi, Semu Filipo, Rachel House, Rhys Darby, Uli Latukefu, Angus Sampson and Sisa Grey.

Next Goal Wins: Release Date and Trailer

Even though the filming was over by January 2020, the producers haven’t set out a release date yet. However, there is a good chance it can be out in the theatres by the end of 2020. Meanwhile, watch an interview with Armie Hammer and Taika Waititi: